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Drawn by its beauty and the fabulous free public events, hundreds of thousands of visitors come to the Chicago Cultural Center every year, making it one of the most visited attractions in Chicago. The stunning landmark building is home to two magnificent stained-glass domes, as well as free music, dance and theater events, films, lectures, art exhibitions and family events. Completed in 1897 as Chicago’s first central public library, the building was designed to impress and to prove that Chicago had grown into a sophisticated metropolis. The country’s top architects and craftsmen used the most sumptuous materials, such as rare imported marbles, polished brass, fine hardwoods, and mosaics of Favrile glass, mother-of-pearl and colored stone, to create an architectural showplace. Located on the south side of the building, the world’s largest stained glass Tiffany dome ― 38 feet in diameter with some 30,000 pieces of glass ― was restored to its original splendor in 2008. On the north side of the building is a 40-foot-diameter dome with some 50,000 pieces of glass in an intricate Renaissance pattern, designed by Healy & Millet. In 1991, the building was established as the Chicago Cultural Center by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs, the nation's first and most comprehensive free municipal cultural venue. Every year, the Chicago Cultural Center presents hundreds of free international, national, regional and local artists, musicians and performers, providing a showcase where the public can enjoy and learn about the arts. Come for the beauty, stay for the events.
The ten-story Fine Arts Building, also known as the Studebaker Building, is located at 410 S Michigan Avenue across from Grant Park in Chicago in the Chicago Landmark Historic Michigan Boulevard District. It was built for the Studebaker company in 1884–5 by Solon Spencer Beman, and extensively remodeled in 1898, when Beman removed the building's eighth (then the top) story and added three new stories, extending the building to its current height. Studebaker constructed the building as a carriage sales and service operation with manufacturing on upper floors. The two granite columns at the main entrance, 3ft in diameter and 12ft high, were said to be the largest polished monolithic shafts in the country. The interior features Art Nouveau motifs and murals dating from the 1898 renovation.Currently, true to its name, it houses artists' lofts, art galleries, theatre, dance and recording studios, interior design firms, musical instrument makers, and other businesses associated with the arts. It also holds offices of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Jazz Institute of Chicago, the Grant Park Conservancy, the World Federalist Association, the Chicago Youth Symphony, the Boitsov Classical Ballet School and Company, and the venerable Artist's Cafe, known to generations of late-night diners. It was designated a Chicago Landmark on June 7, 1978.
Since 1916, The Arts Club of Chicago has been a preeminent exhibitor of international art, a forum for both established and emerging artists, and a celebrated venue for performers from around the world. For over 95 years, The Arts Club has opened its membership to artists and art patrons, and its exhibitions to the public.
Artists include: Jaime "Ames" Navarro, Ralph Corona, BJ Storms, Jake Ames and Bryan Ortega * Walk In's Welcome*
Please note the Sullivan Galleries will be closed December 22, 2012—January 1, 2013. The Sullivan Galleries represent 32,000 square feet of exhibition space-the only single contemporary gallery site of its size in the Chicago Loop. Located in the Sullivan Center at 33 South State Street, the historic site of Louis Sullivan's masterpiece Carson Pirie Scott & Co. building, the galleries feature exhibitions, performances, lectures, and screenings by SAIC students, faculty, and guest artists. Recently relocated to 33 South State Street, the Betty Rymer Gallery features a range of exhibitions of work by SAIC students, faculty, and international artists. The Sullivan Galleries brings to Chicago audiences the work of acclaimed and emerging artists, while providing the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) and the public opportunities for direct involvement and exchange with the discourses of art today. With shows and projects often led by faculty or student curators, it is a teaching gallery that engages the exhibition process as a pedagogical model and mode of research.
Founded in 1976 as the Chicago Center for Contemporary Photography, the museum collaborates with artists, photographers, communities, and institutions locally, nationally, and internationally. As the leading photography museum in the Midwest, presenting projects and exhibitions and acquiring works that embrace a wide range of contemporary aesthetics and technologies, the museum offers students, educators, research specialists, and general audiences an intimate and comprehensive visual study center. The Museum of Contemporary Photography (MoCP) is a stimulating and innovative forum for the collection, creation, and examination of contemporary imagemaking in its camera tradition and in its expanded vocabulary of digital processes. Accredited by the American Association of Museums, the museum considers all elements of our mission to promote a greater understanding and appreciation of the artistic, cultural and political implication of the image in our world today, within the context of public service and responsibility to the community and museum profession. The Museum is committed to broadening the visual arts by constantly searching for new national and international talent to exhibit rather than simply following suit established by larger institutions. To this end, the museum’s programming guides the public to a greater understanding of thought-provoking contemporary photography as well as an appreciation for traditional work that has not yet received critical acclaim. Admission is always free for visitors.
Elephant Room is a contemporary art space based in Chicago that focuses on presenting a diverse selection of emerging artists across a range of mediums.
Our store, where a centuries-old Chinese Wedding Cabinet sits comfortably beside a modern sofa, intertwines global and local design. Every inch of our 18,000 square foot store is designed to inspire. Curated vignettes mix imported antiques and vintage finds from around the world with custom pieces handcrafted in Chicago. Come discover a whole new world of decorating...with free parking
The Averill and Bernard Leviton Gallery is part of the School of Fine and Performing Arts at Columbia College Chicago. The gallery's mission is to present professional exhibitions and educational programming that encompasses the broadest possible definition of visual art, photography, fashion, and design. This is a direct reflection of the pedagogical diversity of the SFPA and the vast array of ideas, media, and techniques explored by artists today. The gallery presents emerging and established artists whose work reflects any of the disciplines taught in the School.
The Gage Gallery was founded in 2001, shortly after Roosevelt University's expansion into the historic Gage building on Michigan Avenue. Situated directly across the street from Chicago's Millennium Park, the gallery has exhibited nationally and internationally known photographers and artists, and has hosted numerous public lectures, panel discussions and symposia. The gallery is committed to showing contemporary work that addresses the important social issues of our time. The Gage Gallery is affiliated with, and supported by the College of Arts and Sciences at Roosevelt University. Gage Gallery hours are Monday-Friday 9-6 and Saturday 10-4. Staff Information Michael Ensdorf, Founder and Director Juli Rowen, Assistant Dean, College of Arts and Sciences Kaitlin Cashman, Gallery Assistant Tyra Robertson, Media Assistant
The National Association for Urban Debate Leagues (NAUDL) seeks to increase the participation of urban students in policy debate, an academic competition that motivates students to improve their academic achievement and to graduate high school ready for college and careers. The NAUDL creates and supports Urban Debate Leagues that serve 22 cities and over 9,000 students yearly. It works in school districts with approximately 84% minority and 72% low-income student populations.
Founded in 2009, M.U.R.A.L (formerly The Lupe Fiasco Foundation) is a uniquely interdisciplinary, grassroots-driven organization that works to inspire and unite Chicago communities and their youth by providing transformative resources and platforms that are in short supply or unavailable. Specifically, the M.U.R.A.L pursues three key initiatives — including food justice, the creation and implementation of hip-hop curriculum, and youth empowerment funding — to demonstrate that equipping youth with the tools to discuss issues such as food access, health, violence and values can effect positive change for them and their communities.
The League of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association (CSOA) was formerly called the Women's Association which was established in 1934 as a women's committee. Today, it is a vibrant group of women and men which continue to play an important role in the life of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO). Participation in the League of the CSOA demonstrates dedication and pride in the world renowned CSO and a commitment to the CSO's continued preeminence for generations to come. The League of the CSOA's members represent the entire Chicago Metropolitan area, including Northwest Indiana. They initiate, organize, and administer a wide range of fund raising, educational, out-reach, and music appreciation activities. These programs are held throughout the year. Volunteering for the League of the CSOA is rewarding and provides many opportunities for involvement and personal enrichment. We are seeking new members devoted to volunteering their time to the development of these programs in support of our mission. Membership requirements include the payment of annual dues of $100, and a minimum contribution of $100 to the Annual Fund of the CSO. There are four League meetings a year which combine a business meeting and a musical program.
It began rather modestly, more than a century ago, when a small group of college alumni formed the founding charter. Their goal was a simple one - to create an environment in which excellence thrives and develop a place where they, their guests and all future members could draw upon the sustaining values of a common educational experience. Here, at the corner of Michigan Avenue and Monroe Street at the eastern gateway to the city, they established a permanent residence for their shared ideals.
Tours, exhibitions, programs and events for all ages. Visit CAF on Michigan Avenue to view our 1,000-building scale model of Chicago, shop in our award-winning store, or participate in a fun LEGO® building event in our ArcelorMittal Design Studio. Choose from 85 tours by boat, walking, bus, or even L train, including the CAF River Cruise aboard Chicago's First Lady Cruises. Tours depart daily and are led by CAF's expert docent guides. Learn more at architecture.org
NORC at the University of Chicago is an independent research institution that delivers reliable data and rigorous analysis to guide critical programmatic, business, and policy decisions. Since 1941, NORC has conducted groundbreaking studies, created and applied innovative methods and tools, and advanced principles of scientific integrity and collaboration. Today, government, corporate, and nonprofit clients around the world partner with NORC to transform increasingly complex information into useful knowledge.
The Health Media Collaboratory studies how people encounter, search for and share information about health across a diverse array of media, and how those experiences affect people’s health behaviors, attitudes and beliefs. The Collaboratory is directed by Sherry Emery, PhD, at the Institute for Health Research and Policy at the University of Illinois at Chicago, and funded by the National Institutes of Health. www.healthmediacollaboratory.org http://twitter.com/hmcollab
Paying homage to Chicago's transformation from flat marshland to innovative green city, Lurie Garden is a model of urban green-space sustainability. Designed by Gustafson Guthrie Nichol Ltd. and Dutch planting designer Piet Oudolf, the Lurie Garden was built over parking garages and an active commuter railroad, and, combined with the additional areas of Millennium Park, is one of the world's largest green roofs. A four-season palette of living art, the Lurie Garden's texture and color reflect Chicago's unique culture, ecology, history, and people. Each plant was carefully chosen, based on its growth habits, leaf shape, flowers, seed heads, and winter silhouette. The majority of the plants in the garden are native to North America and many to Illinois. All of the plants were chosen for their longevity, drought and disease tolerance, and four-season interest. This plant community provides safe shelter for migratory birds, butterflies, honeybees, and beneficial insects.
The mission of the Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC) is to support and accelerate business development and growth, targeting women and serving other underserved communities and veterans, in order to strengthen their participation in, and impact on, the economy.